BIM for Architecture and Construction

Recommended Prerequisites

Architecture and Digital Project 1 and 2 recommended; technical knowledge in architectural design and construction; technical knowledge on computer assisted drawing; language competences in portuguese or english.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods are derived from the theoretical-practical nature of this subject area and will be developed in theoretical exposition classes of relevant contents, as well as the realization of tutorial activities of direct experimentation and practice with the tools in question. Complementary guest seminars will also be held with experts in the area, maintaining contact with the methodologies and experiences of professional practice, allowing to deepen knowledge and transmit practical experiences.

The evaluation will be conducted through the realization  of a set of practical works, dev

Learning Outcomes

In general, this unit seeks to prepare students for the growing digital condition of design and construction, particularly with the dissemination of BIM tools in professional practice.

 Goals:

1. Develop theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the principles of design and digital modeling in 2D and 3D using BIM (Building Information Modelling) software

2. Learning basic and advanced techniques for developing projects centered on Archicad and/or Revit models, integrating different digital sources.

3. Develop graphic communication methods and production of presentation elements;

4. Develop knowledge and tools to enhance collaboration between the different specialties within the project developed in a BIM environment.

5. Explore BIM tools and methodologies in the development of practical works and applications

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The contents taught in this curricular unit address the theory, methodology and practice of using BIM tools for Architecture and Construction. These contents will be presented in a theoretical and practical way, based on direct exposure  and practical experimentation, with the support of occasional guest presentations, by specialists in this subject area.

 The program will address the following areas:

 0. INTRODUCTION TO BIM AND WORK METHODOLOGIES

 1. DIGITAL DESIGN (2D)

 2. BIM MODELING (3D)

 3. PARAMETERIZATION AND ADVANCED MODELING

 4. COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION

 5. PROJECT ORGANIZATION

Head Lecturer(s)

Pedro Filipe Martins Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

Sacks, Rafael, Chuck Eastman, Ghang Lee, and Paul Teicholz. BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. John Wiley & Sons, 2018.

• Arayici, Yusuf, Paul Coates, Lauri Koskela, Mike Kagioglou, Colin Usher, and K. J. S. S. O'reilly. "BIM adoption and implementation for architectural practices." Structural survey(2011).

• Lévy, François. BIM in small-scale sustainable design. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

•  Marble, Scott, ed. Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design–Assembly–Industry. Walter de gruyter, 2012.